Joshua Miller-LaBar '16 Recruiting Profile

Since I was young I have dreamed of playing college basketball.  When I began playing in 4th grade I was definitely on the lower end of the talent scale.  I always wanted to be one of the guys on the court at the end of a close game, but at that point I certainly wasn't.  I decided to work hard on the fundamentals of the game and used every day over the summer to improve my game.  I led my team as a center in 7th grade and the following year was moved up to junior varsity as an 8th grader and started at point guard.  I realized quickly that the hard work was paying off.  

Both my basketball and football coach will tell you that I am one of the hardest working players in season, as well as during the off season.   I am a team player and try to always lead by my actions.  They will also tell you that I am very coachable and always looking for ways to improve my game.  I am the only player on my team in the last 3 years that has attended all optional shoot a-rounds on Saturday mornings.  Last season I was the starting shooting guard and asked to play the point quite a bit.  Most of the season I wore an extensive shoulder brace which limited me from putting my arm above head level.  I averaged 10 points a game while wearing it.  The last 1/3 of the season my shoulder healed and I was able to wear a less limiting brace and my stats increased dramatically.  I averaged 18 points per game, 5 rebounds, 2 assist and shot 42% from 2 point range and 45% from 3 point range.  

I am a leader and tend to do so by example.  I was voted by my peers to be Class President and was one of 4 students in our school district to be selected by our administration to attend a regional leadership seminar at Ithaca College. 

Additionally, both of my parents received scholarships to play at division I colleges so they are very supportive of my goals.